Quotes from “the Christian atheist”

Craig Groeschel has written one of those books that cannot be captured by a collection of quotes. Perhaps the subtitle comes closest to capturing the essence – “Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Even at that, the book in its entirety is required to establish its full value. Nonetheless, here are a few that I underlined on my journey through the pages.

“I was a full-time pastor and a part-time follower of Christ.”

“We are not our sins.”

“It’s one thing to hear this with our ears, and another to understand it with our hearts.” – in reference to the phrase God loves you.

“As you overcome any excuses that may hold you back, you’ll also want to cut any ties that might hold you down.”

“If you honestly want to change, surround yourself with people who will help, people who believe you can do it.”

“In God’s plan, the end never justifies the means.”

“God isn’t against people having money and things, but he certainly hates when money and things have his people.”

“I believe one of the main reasons people don’t share their faith in Christ is that they don’t really believe in hell.”

“The church needs me, whether I feel like I need it or not.”

“Be the change you want to see.”

“God is not calling us to go to church; he is calling us to be his church, the hope of the world.”

“If you don’t feel like you’re good enough, then you’re exactly who he’s looking for.”